Scaling Organic Chestnut Agroforestry 

Support for the development of a first-of-its-kind regional scale processing and distribution hub to expand the emerging market for organic chestnuts in the Northeast.  U.S. Agroforestry practices like chestnut farming is a strategic and meaningful way to increase carbon sequestration in biomass and soil. Efforts will include technical support for new and beginning organic chestnut growers, engagements to grow demand and sales opportunities for domestic organic chestnut production, and open source reporting to influence best practices.

Partner:
Breadtree Farms LLC
Savannah Institute